Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

[Gerbo]

dont know if turbo timer can help it,maybe i would install one just to let know when the turbo start to kick in.

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[baby_scar]

2004 model dmax ls shock absorber? front and back? how much?

[agent_ysann]

guys, i just want to ask a question... wala po ba talagang "door open indicator light" ang DMAX?? it's hard for me to check if all the doors are properly closed or not, specially for my dad when using it... pati yung "fog lamp indicator" hindi rin umiilaw pag naka on...

i already ask the dealer about it, pero ang sabi sakin wala daw talaga... but i checked the user's manual and ang sabi meron daw sya... sinilip ko rin yung dash info display and i can point it out where the indicators should be lighting... i am just very keen when it comes to indicators of our cars... thanks!!!

[PADI]

Hello fellow Dmax owners! If anyone's planning to change or upgrade their stock Dmax tires (in good condition)? I'm willing to buy them for a good price.

[rna800]

guys, i just want to ask a question... wala po ba talagang "door open indicator light" ang DMAX?? it's hard for me to check if all the doors are properly closed or not, specially for my dad when using it... pati yung "fog lamp indicator" hindi rin umiilaw pag naka on...

i already ask the dealer about it, pero ang sabi sakin wala daw talaga... but i checked the user's manual and ang sabi meron daw sya... sinilip ko rin yung dash info display and i can point it out where the indicators should be lighting... i am just very keen when it comes to indicators of our cars... thanks!!!

Unfortunately DMAX doesn't have that indicator light. If there will be people riding with me, especially old ones, what I do is flick the cabin light to door as to warn me if there is an open door. It doesn't have that separate dash indicator for the fog lamp but whenever you turn on the headlight knob, fog lamp or headlights, you'll see the light indicator in the tachometer gauge I think under number 3.

[rna800]

i'm sorry to dampen your entusiasm but ive been driving an isuzu dmax for 2years now and sad to say i’m not happy with its performance. i brought it to the casa two times already but still the engine warning light on the dashboard comes on and when it does no more power can be squeezed from the engine. most times it stalls, kinda embarassing when you are in the midst of traffic in edsa. wonder if there is anybody out there who are better than the mechanics at isuzu quezon av that can help me with this problem.

Sad to hear about your truck. This happened in one of my vehicles before but it was a car. My driver was the one who experienced it and he brought it to the dealer. They just replaced a chip. I forgot what it was called. But the story was the same wherein whenever the MIL lights, the engine dies. Try bringing it to Isuzu Commonwealth.

[rna800]

another thing i noticed about the dmax is that the engine doesn't whistle. i've been around heavy equipment equipped with turbochargers for a long time and they all whistle specially when decelerating. the new hilux whistles too. i wondered if only mine doesn't but my buddy's dmax does not also. could it be that the turbo is not working? i asked this already to an isuzu mechanic working in isuzu quezon av but he could not give me an answer. i wonder if there is an instrument that i can buy to show if my turbo is giving enough boost...

same question bro,we recently bought dmax 2010, my bro told me na wala daw sa timing ang turbo

i dont know if turbo timer can help it,maybe i would install one just to let know when the turbo start to kick in.

i think turbo start to kick in when it reaches its desired rpm,just only my thinking but im not sure of it.

just pm me if you have remedy for it,i will do it for my dmax also.

I heard mine whistle especially at high speeds. But I only drive around 60 to 80 mark and I haven't really payed attention if it's whistling or not. But I could really feel its power if ever I need it.

Turbo timers are used as to give time for the turbo to cool off prior to turning off. I don't think it would facilitate in letting you know if the turbo has kicked already. I don't know a remedy for that though.

[wildthing]

hahaha... that "engine light" issue is not unique.

yung dmax ko nagkakaganyan when it is doing 3k RPM at 120kph....almost 5 years old na dmax mo ganun pa rin. Hindi kaya ng casa i-solve yung problem.

tapos yung sa kasama ko naman basta-basta na lang din nagkakaganyan pag nasa 90kph range naman siya - casa said it was a clutch problem... pero I doubt.

[rna800]

hahaha... that "engine light" issue is not unique.

yung dmax ko nagkakaganyan when it is doing 3k RPM at 120kph....almost 5 years old na dmax mo ganun pa rin. Hindi kaya ng casa i-solve yung problem.

tapos yung sa kasama ko naman basta-basta na lang din nagkakaganyan pag nasa 90kph range naman siya - casa said it was a clutch problem... pero I doubt.

Include me in your doubt.hehe I don't think the clutch has to do with that MIL.

[wildthing]

i wonder if the ITeq version is also like that?!?

[rna800]

i wonder if the ITeq version is also like that?!?

We'll see. So far I don't have any problems with my unit. I don't wanna say that it's durable since it has only been with me for more than a year and has not even reached 30k kilometers. For sure after the 3rd year, that is what really counts since all the problems and headaches would start to appear.hehe

[dark_akatsuke24]

We'll see. So far I don't have any problems with my unit. I don't wanna say that it's durable since it has only been with me for more than a year and has not even reached 30k kilometers. For sure after the 3rd year, that is what really counts since all the problems and headaches would start to appear.hehe

sir can you pm me how to install this turbo timer and if you have pic of it..thanks poh

[Denver Max]

We'll see. So far I don't have any problems with my unit. I don't wanna say that it's durable since it has only been with me for more than a year and has not even reached 30k kilometers. For sure after the 3rd year, that is what really counts since all the problems and headaches would start to appear.hehe

It happened to me the engine light thing. I still have around 25k kilometrs. Bad trip nga the thing is kung patayin mo at pahinga mo ng mga 5mins pag star mo wala na as if nothing happened.

It happened nung mataas ang rev ko tapos biglang shift biglang nag engine check at nawala na ang power parang ang laki ng singaw sounds like nag rerelease ng hangin sa gulong ganun ang tunog.

hmm ano kaya yun. will be going to the casa nxt week tatanong ko bat nag ka ganun.

[rna800]

sir can you pm me how to install this turbo timer and if you have pic of it..thanks poh

I'm sorry but I didn't install a turbo timer in my Dmax. Maybe some Dmax owners here have installed turbo timers in theirs, just wait for their replies.

[rna800]

It happened to me the engine light thing. I still have around 25k kilometrs. Bad trip nga the thing is kung patayin mo at pahinga mo ng mga 5mins pag star mo wala na as if nothing happened.

It happened nung mataas ang rev ko tapos biglang shift biglang nag engine check at nawala na ang power parang ang laki ng singaw sounds like nag rerelease ng hangin sa gulong ganun ang tunog.

hmm ano kaya yun. will be going to the casa nxt week tatanong ko bat nag ka ganun.

With regards to that Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or Check Engine Light, I tried reading the owner's manual on page 2-18. I am going to type it here for the reference of those who don't have their manuals anymore.


"The CHECK ENGINE indicator light is designed to indicate the need for system service. It will come on when the starter switch is in the "ON" position, but before the engine is started, to let you know the bulb is working. (The light will stay till the engine start.) Have the system repaired if the CHECK ENGINE light does not come on when the starter switch is in the "ON" position, but before the engine is started.

MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light

This vehicle is fitted with an emission monitoring system.
The light illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts to run.
If the light illuminates when driving, the emission system may require servicing.
Although the vehicle may still be drivable and not requiring towing, consult the nearest Isuzu Dealer as soon as possible.
However, if the light flashes while driving, reduce speed until the light stops flashing and take the vehicle to an Isuzu Dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION
- If the "CHECK ENGINE" indicator light comes on and the engine stops, turn the starter switch to the "Lock" position once, wait at least 6 seconds and proceed to start the engine.
Even if the vehicle is drivable, see your dealer asap for a service of the system.
- If the light comes on either intermittently or continuously while driving, service is required.
Even if the vehicle is drivable and doesn't require towing, see your dealer asap for a service of the system. Continued driving without having the system serviced could cause damage to the emission control system. It could also affect fuel economy and drivability."



Perhaps sir, you do need to have your system checked already.

[Phoenix67]

2004 model dmax ls shock absorber? front and back? how much?

kyb ko around P990 to 1100 ko lang nakuha per piece (3 or 4 months ago)... sa KYB importer ko nakuha (along J Abad Santos st, after Hyundai casa if coming from caloocan).

[Phoenix67]

guys, i just want to ask a question... wala po ba talagang "door open indicator light" ang DMAX?? it's hard for me to check if all the doors are properly closed or not, specially for my dad when using it... pati yung "fog lamp indicator" hindi rin umiilaw pag naka on...

fog lamp (light indicator) ko merun (2004 na LS) so baka pundido lang bulb mo?!?

wala talagang doorlight.... that is why I keep the interior light on the "door" mode na lang... para pag bukas ang doors ko, mapapansin ko kasi nakasindi pa ang interior lights ko.

[Phoenix67]

On MIL - I did those (bring to casa) mentioned by the book .

Eto sabi ng casa ... "e sir kailangan natin mareplicate yung problema habang nakakabit yung diagnostic gadget..." so takbo kami para mareplicate... interesting to note, the diagnostic gadget did not reflect any problem.

Iniwan ko dmax for them to review... pagbalik, they themselve don't know what it was.

On Turbo timer: I have one.... still in box sa kalat shelves ko... binili ko pa sa Thailand yun... maganda sana, it would fit dun sa place ng mga switch.... yun nga lang kinatamaran ko ng ikabit it is nearly 4 or 5 years old now.

So considering I don't even cool down after I ran the NLEX between 140-160kph, I think the dmax turbo bearings (which was suppose to be the one that the turbo timer will protect by having a cool-down) are strong enough... 5 year old dmax 160,000Km + on the odometer. Still runs 165-167kph on max-out. Pero hindi na siya kasing quick to accelerate from 120 to 140 (unlike before).

So my take on the turbo timer on a dmax - NO NEED to put one

[isketi]

I also had problems with the CEL/MIL lighting up years back. The casa found out that the problem was a defective brake light switch, they replaced it under warranty and the CEL/MIL problem didn't recur since that.

[Phoenix67]

what!!! brake light switch... ano naman kaya relasyon nun dun sa MIL... ang weird...

tingnan ko nga ang brake light switch ko...hehehe